I wonder if the use for the heavy one is for some form of bodyguard - like the ones Henry VIII of England had made, though some had pistols in them.
On the shoulder strap, for marching about you can hang it under your arm.
I've not found it an issue in a series of reenactment battles as a rodelero.
This month my HEMA club has been running another block of rotella and sidesword training and sparring, and the strap is not a problem in using it (the rotella is usually advanced forward at an angle to the body, with occasional lifts up and to the right towards the opponents sword if you're going for a leg cut). Very practical.
You definitely need the adjustment for the forearm strap as wearing armour makes a real difference.
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